William Robert Sulesky

William “Bill” R. Sulesky, 90, of Scarbro, WV, passed away on June 30, 2023, peacefully in his sleep at home. Born in Oswald, WV, on January 4, 1933, he was the son of the late Mildred and Frank Sulesky of Scarbro, WV.

Bill was a Saint Peter and Paul Catholic Church member in Oak Hill, WV. He was a 1950 Oak Hill High School graduate and earned a Master’s degree in math at WVU. He was a member of the Air Force, serving as a sergeant. Bill taught at Montgomery and Oak Hill High Schools and was an instructor for the West Virginia Institute of Technology. Bill was well-loved and admired by his students. He also worked as a manager and counselor at the Beckley Unemployment office, where he enjoyed talking to and helping people.

Bill “Grampy” was a proud grandfather and loved spending time with his family and grandchildren, Joshua (Aleshea), Cody, and Brendon Sulesky of Florida, Sophie, Shelby, and Sara Sulesky of Virginia, and his great-grandchildren Leilani and Roanoak of Florida.

In addition to his parents, Bill is preceded in death by two brothers, Frank and Joe Sulesky.
Bill is survived by his loving wife, Deanna Sulesky, to whom he was married for 58 years, a son William R. Sulesky II of Florida and a son Christopher G. Sulesky and his wife, Ann of Virginia.

Funeral services will be held at 1:00 pm on July 7, 2023, at High Lawn Funeral Home Chapel, with Father JoJan Joseph officiating. Burial will follow in High Lawn Memorial Park.

Visitation will be held from noon to 1:00 pm at the funeral home before the service.

Family and friends will serve as pallbearers.